So were the Apostles that first Easter Sunday. So afraid that the doors were locked. They didn't know what was going to happen to them. Fear is in the future. In the middle of their fear Jesus appears and , breathes on them saying: Receive the Holy Spirit! His presence is so real! They feel His breath. His presence calms them calling them to the present, to this moment with Him. Their eyes on Jesus, fear falls away.. Jesus Continues: Whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven. Whose sins you retain are retained. Wow! Sins wiped away!
What about us? How do we know we have the Holy Spirit? If we keep our eyes on Jesus and notice how He is with us we lose our fears. If we forgive as we have been forgiven, our guilt is gone. Forgiving, letting go of grudges is the hallmark of the Christian. That is not to say that it's easy, just that forgiveness, mercy is our sacred call as followers of Jesus and witnesses to His Resurrection. The fear and grudges within us must die, so we can share in Jesus' Mission to bring all to the Father.
Who do you need to forgive? What fear has you tied up in knots? Tell the Lord Jesus about it. Ask for His Spirit. Invite the Holy Spirit to lead you and guide you. Come, Holy Spirit! Come into my heart. Lead me guide me. Show me the way to be who God made me to be. Heal in me all that would harm me and others. Draw me closer to Jesus and the Father. Amen.
Hear God call you to bring Jesus to our children?
Serve as a Catechist, or aide! Complete the attached Preliminary Application Form. Return it to me ASAP. Questions call me. 914-861-1075.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?
Volunteer as a Hall Monitor, Teacher Aide, Office Assistance or volunteer as a Parking Lot Dad or Mom. Just complete the Preliminary Application. Return ASAP to me.
A big THANK YOU to all of the PREP catechists and volunteers (over 65+) without your dedication and generosity PREP would not be possible!
Pray with me a rosary each day for our children and their families as well as generous volunteers to help lead them closer to Jesus.
ica PREP Registration is Open!
WHEN ARE CLASSES?
4:15-5:30 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesday
6:45-8:00 PM on Wednesdays
All session offer Grades 1-8 at the same time!
COST? Registration Fees Unchanged!
$300 for 1 child
$375 for 2 children
$400 for 3 children or more
$100 Sacramental Fee per child for First Communion and Confirmation.
$150 Non-Parishioner Family Fee
WHAT DO I DO?
Registration Form is attached below. 2018-2019 Registrations can only be processed, accompanied by full payment and all outstanding balances.
Pay for PREP Registration on-line!
As easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Click on We Share. and scroll down to PREP!
2. Click make PAYMENT and then One Time Payment.
3. Print receipt. Bring printed receipt, confirming full payment, attached to completed registration form to the PREP Office.
Check out formed.org!
2. Pay nothing!
3. Enter Parish Code W8YK28.
4. Create your own account.
5. Click on email to confirm your registration.
6. Enjoy the vide!
Once registered a lot more videos are available!
Blessed Pentecost! Enjoy the 2 minute video on Pentecost!
Praying for you and your family!
Sr. Cora
